Women in Technology

     After watching the 20 minutes of the Oscars I could actually stomach, I was so excited to see THIS.   It's an opportunity for women to share maker stories (much needed after Seth MacFarlane's misogyny, written about here by Amy Davidson, Senior Editor at the New Yorker). How wonderful for students to have an opportunity to see women in science and technology fields!!! A complete Documentary called "Makers: Women Who Make America" is also available to view. The maker movement provides so many opportunities for students to experience the how-to of contributing to our communities. Making and inventing is also what CTE teachers invite our students to DO!
     Next year, I am going to incorporate these videos into my teaching. If we can expose students to representations of women in tech industries and men in nurturing positions, we can really set the stage for all students to have greater opportunities. Also, I love the Tide and home product commercials recently that feature dads doing great work inside the home click here for the long version. It's actually funny!

Business, Marketing and Public Administration Industry

I also love this website. Again, what skills do our students need to head into the workforce ready to supply this industry?
This happens to be from one of my old editors at the Colorado Springs Independent. It's Arts and Entertainment for a younger generation. I know an eighth grader who would be a perfect fit for creating content for a site like this (when she's an adult!). Our students need knowledge of industry needs and future career opportunities. They already have all the "swag" our 21st Century requires of young entrepreneurs.
http://centraltrack.com/